Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State

Evelyn Margaret Currie
Jul 15, 2015
CURRIE, Evelyn M., 88 of Drakes Branch, VA passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015 in Crewe, VA. Mrs. Currie was born on November 21, 1926 in Holden, MA to Henry and Catherine Gautreau. After leaving MA, she moved to New Jersey with her young son. She married Ashton Markoe Currie in 1953 and lived on a small farm...

Frederick Marshall Parsons
Jul 15, 2015
Frederick Marshall Parsons of Drakes Branch, VA died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Hamilton Parsons. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Greg Lewis of Chester, VA, grandsons, Dylan Lewis of Chester, VA, Todd Lewis of Seattle, WA, granddaughters, April Lewis of Colonial Heights,...

Nathalie Averett Jones
Jun 21, 2015
Rejoice with the family and friends of Nathalie Averett Jones as they announce her earthly death on June 21, 2015. After 17 years of patiently waiting, Nathalie Averett Jones has rejoined her beloved husband Robert Hoyt Jones. The couple currently resides in heaven. In spite of the delay in joining “the Chief” Mrs. J. retained her sweet disposition and...

Charles Edgar Bickford Jr.
Jun 19, 2015
Charles Edgar Bickford, Jr., age 68, of Keysville, VA passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Charles was born on April 14, 1947 in Pen-Argyl, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, of thirty-three years, Christine Stine Bickford; his parents, Charles and Gladys Bickford; his brother, Wayne Bickford; his children, Holly Burns...

James “Tiny” Elmo Nichols Jr.
Jun 15, 2015
James “Tiny” Elmo Nichols, Jr., age 80, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. He is survived by his son, Ricky Nichols; two sisters, Nancy Wade and Betty Pollard; and one brother, Clarence “Man” Nichols. A Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery,...

Gladys Roberts Mills
Jun 6, 2015
Gladys R. Mills, age 90, passed away peacefully June 6, 2015, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Vidal; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Mills, and her daughter, Macey Buckson. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015,...

Lillie Hailey Layne
Jun 2, 2015
Lillie Hailey Layne, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Houston, Texas. She was born on July 5, 1924, in Meherrin, VA to the late Thomas Irvin Hailey and the late Evie Atwell Hailey. Mrs. Layne is survived by one son, Roger Susan Layne of Bedford, VA; two daughters, Reva Ronald Cunningham of Houston Texas and Linda Taylor...

Stanley Frank Anderson
May 30, 2015
Stanley Anderson, 80, of Charlotte County, Virginia, passed away on May 30, 2015 peacefully in his sleep. Stanley was born February 14, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Erik Johann Anderson and Norma Hultmann Anderson. He spent his youth fishing and crabbing in Hampton Roads with his three brothers, Eric, Ralph, and Howard. Following in his big brother...

Rosa Hatcher Shores
May 29, 2015
Rosa Hatcher Shores, age 92, of Chase City, VA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Wilmoth and husband , Sammy of Red Oak, VA, Peggy Brumfield and husband, Dabney of Keeling, VA; two granddaughters, Samantha Green and husband, Hunter of Scuffletown, VA, Angela Norman of Keeling, VA; one great-grandson, Will Green;...

Kelly W Powell
May 26, 2015
Kelly W. Powell, age 94, of Keysville, VA, a retired tobacco farmer, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born to Archer L. and Annie Dalton Powell on October 30, 1920, in Burkeville, VA. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife of 58 years, Norma W. Powell; his brothers, “Tip” and “Pete” Powell; and sister,...

John H Anderson Jr
May 22, 2015
John H. Anderson, Jr., was born on August 30, 1935, and departed this life on May 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. Anderson, Sr., and Margaret A. Anderson; two brothers, Bobby Anderson and Glenn Anderson. John is survived by his wife, Sandra B. Anderson; two sons, Douglas Anderson and John Michael Anderson; a...

Frances Lee Morton Marston
May 22, 2015
Frances Lee Morton Marston, age 90, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Friday, May 22, 2015. She is survived by three brothers, Wayne Morton and wife, Shirley, Earl Morton and wife, Cassie, James Morton and wife, Bea; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Marston. A graveside service will be...

Charlotte Frieser Sutphin
May 19, 2015
Charlotte Frieser Sutphin, age 78, of Burkeville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susie Williams and her husband, Robert. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1837 Moore’s Ordinary Road, Meherrin, VA 23954. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in...

Barbara Robinette Lee
May 19, 2015
Barbara Robinette Lee, age 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. “Whistle” Lee, Jr.; her parents, Howard R. and Annie C. Robinette. She is survived by her four children, Robert D. Lee, of Drakes Branch, VA, Sandra L. Newcomb, of Keysville, VA, John H. Lee,...

Elaine Coleman Adams
May 16, 2015
Elaine Coleman Adams, age 84, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Roy Adams. Elaine is survived by her nephew, Chris Napier and his wife, Jeanie; sisters-in-law and brothers-in law, Margie Adams, Mary Adams, Nancy and Jiggs Adams, Charlotte and Billy Adams; and numerous nieces and...

Florine Gunnell Johnson
May 5, 2015
Florine Gunnell Johnson, age 86, of Phenix, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Johnson. Florine is survived by a daughter, Camy Shipp and husband, Gene; a son, Roy Lee Johnson and wife, Elizabeth; two granddaughters, Kelly Bell and husband, Josh, and...

Rebecca Jeannette Mcbride
Apr 24, 2015
Rebecca Jeannette McBride, age 97, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She is survived by a daughter, Gaile McBride; three sons, Jay McBride, Robert McBride, and Douglas McBride; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malvin R. McBride. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April...

Betty Herring Childress
Apr 23, 2015
Betty Herring Childress, age 76, of Keysville, VA passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Danny Ray Childress and wife, Michele, James Russell Brown and wife, Janet; a daughter, Linda B. Valania and husband, James; a sister, Joan Hotts; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband,...

John Thomas Duffer
Apr 23, 2015
John Thomas Duffer age 82, of Keysville, VA passed away Thursday April 23, 2015. He is survived by a sister in-law, Doris Duffey, a special great-niece, Aspen Powell; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Duffer English.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 24, 205...

Charles “Charlie” Alfred Buck Sr.
Apr 18, 2015
After a lengthy illness, Charles “Charlie” Alfred Buck Sr., died on April 18, 2015. He is now at peace in our Lord Jesus Christ’s loving arms. Born on July 31, 1930, in Long Branch, New Jersey, son of the late William and Edna Buck. He was predeceased by his wife, Emily Conover Buck. Charlie is survived by his loving...